Doctrine & Issues

The Heart of Christ in Heaven towards Sinners on Earth was first published in 1651, and it soon became Thomas Goodwin’s (1600-1680) most popular work. It is a fine example of his Christ-centeredness and his mix of theological rigor and...

Throughout Bunyan's great allegories his prime concern was that people would be able to discern the way to heaven. The 'footman' is an athlete dogged in the pursuit of 'winning' the race. Bunyan wants us to be able to run the race of the Christian life...

While it is both proper and necessary to hold fast to the truth of the deity of Jesus Christ, this is often done to the neglect of the many rich blessings to be found in the study of our Lord's humanity. With clarity and close attention to detail...

This book documents the life and ministry of Jack Hyles, who pastored First Baptist Church of Hammond, Indiana, for 42 years, and Jack Schaap, who took over the pastorate of the church when his father-in-law died in 2001. But the book is not merely...

Most people are familiar with the concept of an ice age, a time when glaciers covered much of the earth's land surface. Secular scientists believe there were at least five major ice ages in Earth history that happened over millions of years, based...

An introduction to the doctrine with a challenge to the contemporary church regarding the current crisis with reference to the entire doctrine of justfication.This paper was originally written as a contribution to the annual Bible Faculty Summit meeting...

George Swinnock is one of the easiest Puritan authors to read. He is theological yet his doctrine is expressed in vivid fashion and, while he is practical, his counsel is marked by a keen sensitivity to the doctrines taught in Scripture. Thomas Manton...

Since the United States is not mentioned in "end times" prophecy, it would seem that our demise as a world power will proceed the rapture. This is not necessary for God's time-table to be completed, but it does seem somehow to be obvious to any end time...

The King James Bible is the most influential book ever published. Follow the history leading up to this great work which proves that the Bible is not an ordinary book, but one that has “…thus saith the Lord…” written in it over...

The Lord's Supper: A Smorgy for Wayfarers or a Communion of Like-Minded Christians Part I: Open Communion vs. Closed CommunionPart II: Objections to Closed Communion Answered, the Occasion of Serving Communion, the Logistics of serving...

A clear presentation of the "gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ." In a day when truth and the claims of the gospel are being diluted, and there is a shift toward an "easy believism," this message is desperately needed by the Church as a whole and by...

This is a collection of studies on those issues that divide Christians but should not, and on those issues that Christians should take a bold stand on but will not. With much humor, clear logic and full Biblical support this book clarifies and challenges...